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Right Hon. Viscount Canning, 1859. Artist: William Roffe
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Right Hon. Viscount Canning, 1859. Artist: William Roffe
Right Hon. Viscount Canning. 1859. Charles John Canning, 1st Earl Canning was an English statesman and Governor-General of India during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. From The History of England Div XIV by David Hume & Tobias Smollett. [Virtue & Co. London, 1859]
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This print captures the distinguished figure of Right Hon. Viscount Canning, beautifully portrayed by artist William Roffe in 1859. Lord Canning, also known as Charles John Canning, was a prominent English statesman who held the esteemed position of Governor-General of India during the tumultuous Indian Rebellion of 1857. In this side view portrait, Lord Canning is depicted sitting with an air of authority and intellect. His profile reveals a man deeply engrossed in literature and politics, symbolized by the book he holds in his hands. The image exudes a sense of power and wisdom befitting a leader responsible for governing a vast colonial empire. The monochrome aesthetic adds to the historic charm of this nineteenth-century artwork, showcasing intricate details such as Lord Canning's distinctive sideburns and elegant sideboards. As one person captured within this frame, he represents not only himself but also an era defined by political upheaval and colonialism. This remarkable engraving has been sourced from "The History of England Div XIV" by renowned historians David Hume & Tobias Smollett, published by Virtue & Co. , London in 1859. It serves as both an artistic masterpiece and historical artifact that allows us to delve into the life and legacy of Lord Canning - a visionary statesman who navigated through challenging times in British-Indian history with grace and determination.
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